Freelance Daily
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
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Quote of the Day:
When I face the desolate impossibility of writing 500 pages, a sick sense of failure falls on me, and I know I can never do it. Then gradually, I write one page and then another. One day’s works is all I can permit myself to contemplate.
–John Steinbeck
Publisher’s Notes: I am quite impressed. A lot of great answers to this week’s question have come through from many of you and they range from response about pens to amused incredulity that pens would still be used in an age that pretty much demands the use of a computer to get any work done. So let’s begin!
The first response today comes from Marijke:
“I’m very picky about my pens. I will use some disposable pens but it takes a lot of trial and error before I find one that is comfortable. Pens have to be fairly heavy but write smoothly, only medium point; I don’t like fine point at all.
A couple of years ago, I splurged on a cross pen that I really like and always use. It’s exactly the right weight and writes well, as long as I put the right refills in.
Yup, I’m picky, picky, picky….”
And a reply from Bonnie:
“When I choose to write with a pen, I prefer a medium point black Bic. When I interview someone, I like to use number two pencils and have several on hand – they never leak, skip, or run out of “fuel.” However, when I am working on my book, I use none of the above – I use my trusty laptop!”
Thanks Marijke and Bonnie!
And if you’ve got a response to send, I’d love to see it and include it in this week’s set.
That’s it for the day. Have a good one!
*SmiLes* Suzanne Franco
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